Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor for the Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation project, including structural stabilization, masonry repairs, door replacements, lighting upgrades, and handrail replacement in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOREST SERVICE > USDA FOREST SERVICE (PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES)


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1240BH26R0013
Sep 30, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 17, 2026 04:19 PM
1 year 2 months
Small Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
james.edington@usda.gov
+13076310640
344 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ, USA
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Description

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the Blanchard Springs Caverns (BSC) Dripstone and Discovery Trail Infrastructure repairs and safety upgrades. The project includes all labor, equipment, supplies, testing & inspections, and incidentals necessary for the work. Key tasks include structural stabilization of tunnel entrances and exits, removal and disposal of existing supports, masonry repairs, installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment, replacement of air lock doors, security doors, suspended ceiling systems, bypass tunnel doors, lighting and distribution systems, safety handrails, and the mine phone system. The work is divided into two sets of plan documents: the Golder Drawings and Specifications for the tunnel rehabilitation portion, and the JLA Drawings and Specifications for the handrail and lighting portion. The project also includes options for additional handrail replacements in various areas of the Discovery Trail. Work must be performed by qualified and licensed contractors, and all work shall conform to the attached drawings and specifications.

Classification Codes
NAICS238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
PSCZ2PZREPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES
Smart Codes
tunnel rehabilitationrock boltingcave infrastructure repair
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 4, 2026-Published Date
Sep 9, 2026-Pre-Bid Site Visit (optional)
Blanchard Springs Caverns is located approximately 12 miles north of Mountain View, AR. Turn onto Blanchard Road from Arkansas State Hwy 14, continue 1.5 miles, turn right at intersection, drive 0.5 miles to the Caverns parking lot.
Sep 16, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 30, 2026-Date Offers Due
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • General Liability — $500,000.00
  • Property Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability
Required
  • Bid Bond — 20%
  • Performance Bond
  • Payment Bond
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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